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T558 DCD

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,716 mi
Last recorded16,716 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 DCD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 16,716 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 16,177 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 15,671 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 14,054 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 11,151 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 10,255 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 5,256 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 5,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Outer Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Outer Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain has tight spots

Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,400 miles

Front Tyre has surface cracking

Rear Tyre has surface cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2016 4,400 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre has surface cracking

Rear Tyre has surface cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Aug 2009 4,285 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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T558 DCD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T558 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T558 DCD registered?

T558 DCD is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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